Ash Wednesday

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Epworth will celebrate Ash Wednesday on February 26th, with a brief service at 7:00 pm.   Ash Wednesday is an ancient tradition of the Christian Church, likely dating back to the 1st or 2nd century, but not formally recognized until the Council of Nicaea in 325 CE.   Of course, the growth in recognition of…

Superbowl Sunday

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Epworth had its beginning on Superbowl Sunday, 1999. As a result, we consider Superbowl Sunday as our unofficial anniversary. This year it was also Groundhog Day and Candlemas, which is also known as the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord. Forty days after His birth, Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for…